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FireBrick and Red

Analogous color combination with 1.67:1 contrast ratio

#B22222
#FF0000

Color Values

FireBrick
HEX #B22222
RGB 178, 34, 34
HSL 0, 68%, 42%
Red
HEX #FF0000
RGB 255, 0, 0
HSL 0, 100%, 50%

Harmony: Analogous

These colors sit beside each other on the wheel, so the pairing feels calm and cohesive. Analogous schemes are easy on the eye and work well for gradients, backgrounds, and designs that want to feel settled rather than energetic.

The hue angle between FireBrick and Red is 0 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

1.67:1
FireBrick background with Red text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

FireBrick surface

Sample text on a firebrick background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.

Red surface

Sample text on a red background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #B22222;
  --color-b: #FF0000;
  --color-a-rgb: 178, 34, 34;
  --color-b-rgb: 255, 0, 0;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "FireBrick and Red",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "FireBrick",
      "hex": "#B22222",
      "rgb": [
        178,
        34,
        34
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Red",
      "hex": "#FF0000",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        0,
        0
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Analogous",
  "contrastRatio": 1.67
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do firebrick and red go together?

Yes. FireBrick and Red form a analogous color combination. These colors sit beside each other on the wheel, so the pairing feels calm and cohesive. Analogous schemes are easy on the eye and work well for gradients, backgrounds, and designs that want to feel settled rather than energetic. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.67:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.

What is the contrast ratio between firebrick and red?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between FireBrick (#B22222) and Red (#FF0000) is 1.67:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.

How do I use firebrick and red in design?

A safe starting point is the 60/30/10 rule: give one color about 60 percent of the surface area, the other about 30 percent, and reserve the remaining 10 percent for an accent or neutral. Because analogous colors blend naturally, you can use them in more equal proportions without visual conflict. Test the result with our Contrast Checker if text is involved.

What are the hex and RGB values for firebrick and red?

FireBrick has the hex code #B22222 and RGB values rgb(178, 34, 34). Red has the hex code #FF0000 and RGB values rgb(255, 0, 0). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.